Git.mpp.2015 01.s3.va.final

Welcome Back GIT GIRLS

Make sure to sign in at the front!

Networking Exercise:Talk to at least 3 protégés and/or mentors1. Use the 3 PUMP handshake to introduce yourself2. State your name and where you go to school or work3. Share your passion (fashion, cooking, sports, helping others..)

1. Hello, my name is Jenny2. I currently work at Booz Allen

Hamilton/NASA3. I have so many passions

• Traveling• Volunteering with Youth/Women

NETWORKING: WHAT IS YOUR PASSION

What is Passion?

PassionA strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something

WELCOME Girls in Technology Mentor Protégé Program

VIRGINIA

Session 3: PASSION FOR STEM& GIT CyberGirls Demo

Agenda:The GIT Mentor-Protégé Program starts promptly at 6:00 PM. • 6:00 - 6:30pm: Sign-in/Networking/Refreshments(You must sign in with the GIT front desk in order to record your attendance) • 6:30 – 6:40pm: Welcome & Announcements – Jenny Oh• 6:40 – 7:25pm: GIT Demo – Kelly McCracken & GIT CyberGirls• 7:30 – 8:30pm: Mentor-Protégé Session• 8:30pm: Closing

GIT SCHOLARSHIP

Cash

• $1,000 Scholarships

Experiences

• STEM Camps

• STEM Programs

• STEM Internships

Timing

• Spring

GIT SCHOLARSHIP

$1,000 x 2

Essay or video submission

CashSTEM Camps/ Programs

Electronic application

Experience

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

https://www.afceanova.org/scholarships

Merit Based Scholarship Award up to $2000

Basic Qualifications:- Be a US Citizen

- Live in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area- Will be pursuing a STEM-related degree at any accredited

university in the United States- Submit by February 25, 2015

For more info:

Register by February 1st:

http://www.projectcsgirls.com/register.html

Challenge:Build something using computer science and technology that can help solve an imminent social problem under one of three themes

- global health,- a safer world, and - intelligent technology

Founded by a

local student

from Thomas

Jefferson High

School!

COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPETITION:

EVENT:

http://makerfairenova.com/attend/

Technology DemosLatest Inventions3D PrintersRocketsRoboticsDo It Your Self Projects

Careers in STEM - Benefits• There are increasing need for

females in STEM• Women in STEM are inspiring

role models and mentors• Science, Technology,

Engineering, Math.. advances the world

• Job opportunities

Careers in STEM versus Our Passions

• Job Security

• High Salary

Passions + STEM

http://mydogsvoyce.com/blog/video-derby-dog-gets-3d-printed-prosthetic-legs

3D printed prosthetics for our pets:

Passions + STEM

http://www.courageforkylie.com/

Kylie invented a pediatric IV backpack – a wearable, portable IV machine for kids receiving chemotherapy or transfusions.

Kylie's design won a prize at the Connecticut Invention Convention in August 2014. She has secured a patent and is trying to raise money to put the backpack into production.

Passions + STEM

http://www.businessinsider.com/grace-choi-mink-2014-9

Mink Founder: Grace Choi

Mink is printable makeup, allowing people to access makeup affordably and available in ANY color.

http://vimeo.com/105411537

GIT Demo

GIT CyberGirls:

Kelly McCrackenGIT CyberGirls Coach

Cyber Security Manager @Mandiant, a Fire-Eye Company

MENTORING SESSION

CLOSING

JOIN US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, LinkedIn and our GIT BLOG!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girlsintechnology.womenintechnologyTwitter: https://twitter.com/GirlsInTech_WITBlog: http://girlsintechnologyblog.wordpress.com/LinkedIn: GIT Mentor Protégé Program

REMINDERS:• SESSION 4: WED 2/11/15 @6PM

Innovation: Embrace Fear and Learn to Fail

Live

Passionately